Thread: Fragile Frames
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Old 10-19-01 | 08:56 AM
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Bikes: Seven Axiom Ti, Trek 620, Masi cylocross (steel). Masi Souleville 8spd, Fat Chance Mtn. (steel), Schwinn Triple Bar cruiser, Mazi Speciale Fix/single, Schwinn Typhoon

You CAN dent some "lightweight" Aluminum frames by squeezing them with your hand. Using car racks that clamp on the downtubes will negate the warranties on many models and brands of Aluminum Bikes.

Light weight is only PART of the equation

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